Regional Policy Lead - Data Center Strategy (Remote)

Meta; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States, focusing on data center site strategy. You will engage with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance Meta's priorities and build strong community relationships.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, and offers remote work with travel up to 80%; candidates should have 8+ years in state/local public policy, knowledge of policy landscape, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of state/local public policy or government affairs experience.
• Experience engaging with policymakers and stakeholders in data center locations.
• Knowledge of technology, infrastructure and economic development policy.
• Experience cross-functionally across teams and with campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meta's local government affairs across current and future data center sites in the United States.
• Build and execute a national local government affairs strategy across cities and regional bodies.
• Engage with local policymakers to advance data center infrastructure investment and permitting.
• Monitor political environment and identify opportunities to advance policy.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Data Center teams on site development timelines.
• Work with industry groups and associations to promote economic development and open internet.
• Partner with Community Engagement to engage with chambers of commerce and civil society groups.
• Provide timely updates to cross-functional partners on policy developments.
• Manage relationships with local policymakers, contract lobbyists, and trade associations.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Skills

Local policy

Advocacy campaigns

Policy engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, business/strategy, economics, legal, communications, public relations, or related field

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced professional to lead local government affairs across the United States, focusing on data center site strategy. You will engage with cities, counties, and regional bodies to advance Meta's priorities and build strong community relationships.

The role reports to the Public Policy Manager, Local Government Affairs, and offers remote work with travel up to 80%; candidates should have 8+ years in state/local public policy, knowledge of policy landscape, and ability to